Massachusetts
What things cost in Boston, MA
Prices in Boston run about 32% above the national average. Here are typical estimates for 204 services, each adjusted for local costs.
Popular in Boston
Home & Repair 77 services
- Plumber$284 per visit
- Electrician$453 per visit
- HVAC Technician$416 per visit
- Roofer$1,070 per job
- House Painter$747 per room
- Carpenter$109 per hour
- Handyman$95 per hour
- Locksmith$189 per visit
- Pest Control$260 per one-time treatment
- Lawn Care$77 per visit
- Landscaper$4,110 per project
- Tree Service$931 per job
- Gutter Cleaning$226 per visit
- Pressure Washing$362 per job
- Window Cleaning$323 per visit
- House Cleaning$213 per visit
- Deep Cleaning$389 per visit
- Carpet Cleaning$84 per room
- Maid Service$194 per visit
- Appliance Repair$242 per visit
- Garage Door Repair$363 per job
- Fence Installation$46 per linear foot
- Deck Builder$58 per square foot
- Floor Installation$12 per square foot
- Tile Installer$20 per square foot
- Drywall Contractor$2.64 per square foot
- Insulation Contractor$4.62 per square foot
- Window Replacement$896 per window
- Chimney Sweep$284 per visit
- Water Heater Repair$462 per job
- Septic Service$533 per pump-out
- Foundation Repair$6,910 per job
- Mold Remediation$2,760 per job
- Water Damage Restoration$5,105 per job
- Home Inspector$421 per inspection
- General Contractor18% of the project cost
- Kitchen Remodel$35,840 per project
- Bathroom Remodel$20,480 per project
- Interior Designer$190 per hour
- Architect12% of the project cost
- Solar Installer$3.70 per watt
- Generator Installation$9,030 per job
- Smart Home Installer$528 per job
- TV Mounting$330 per TV
- Pool Cleaning$157 per month (weekly service)
- Pool Repair$693 per job
- Junk Removal$256 per job
- Duct Cleaning$522 per system
- Snow Removal$77 per visit
- Irrigation Repair$225 per visit
- Termite Treatment$932 per treatment
- Bed Bug Treatment$2,915 per home (whole-home treatment)
- Upholstery Cleaning$155 per piece
- Furniture Assembly$126 per piece
- Security System Install$592 per system
- Garage Organization$1,585 per project
- Piano Tuning$210 per tuning
- Dry Cleaning$15 per item
- Tailor / Alterations$51 per item
- HVAC Installation$9,790 per system
- Water Softener Installation$2,110 per job
- Lock Change$113 per lock
- Key Duplication$5.28 per key
- Upholstery$1,060 per piece
- Closet Organization$2,640 per closet
- Window Treatments$290 per window
- Garage Epoxy Flooring$9.24 per square foot
- Gutter Installation$16 per linear foot
- Siding Contractor$1,025 per 100 square feet
- Exterminator$210 per visit
- Mold Inspection$551 per inspection
- Radon Mitigation$1,850 per system
- Asphalt Paving$12 per square foot
- Concrete Contractor$15 per square foot
- Mason$119 per hour
- Mobile Welder$125 per hour
- Appliance Installation$215 per appliance
Health & Wellness 21 services
- Dentist Visit$268 per routine exam with cleaning and X-rays
- Dental Cleaning$185 per visit
- Teeth Whitening$528 per treatment
- Orthodontist$7,260 per treatment
- Dental Implant$5,280 per implant
- Chiropractor$99 per visit
- Physical Therapist$151 per session
- Massage Therapist$144 per hour
- Acupuncturist$145 per session
- Dermatologist$290 per visit
- Optometrist$158 per exam
- Eyeglasses$429 per pair
- LASIK Surgery$2,905 per eye
- Primary Care Visit$231 per visit
- Urgent Care Visit$213 per visit
- Therapist$166 per session
- Psychiatrist$330 per visit
- Nutritionist$140 per session
- Personal Trainer$75 per session
- Gym Membership$60 per month
- Yoga Studio Membership$185 per month
Pets 7 services
Legal & Financial 15 services
- Lawyer$396 per hour
- Divorce Attorney$10,560 per case
- Personal Injury Lawyer33% of the settlement
- Immigration Lawyer$3,300 per case
- Estate Planning Attorney$1,585 per plan
- Bankruptcy Attorney$3,300 per case
- Criminal Defense Attorney$6,600 per case
- Notary$9.00 per signature
- Accountant$221 per hour
- Tax Preparer$362 per return
- CPA$315 per hour
- Financial Advisor1% of assets managed, per year
- Bookkeeper$504 per month
- Real Estate Attorney$1,585 per closing
- Mediation$396 per hour
Auto & Transport 11 services
- Auto Mechanic$180 per hour
- Oil Change$90 per service
- Brake Repair$386 per axle
- Tire Replacement$238 per tire
- Car Detailing$211 per vehicle
- Auto Body Repair$1,810 per job
- Windshield Replacement$462 per glass
- Towing$151 per tow
- Car Inspection$40 per inspection
- Transmission Repair$3,215 per job
- Rideshare Trip$24 per ride
Beauty & Personal Care 15 services
- Haircut$54 per visit
- Hair Color$190 per visit
- Barber$42 per visit
- Manicure$46 per visit
- Pedicure$58 per visit
- Facial$154 per treatment
- Waxing$48 per area
- Lash Extensions$237 per set
- Tattoo$235 per hour
- Piercing$67 per piercing
- Makeup Artist$148 per session
- Spa Day$326 per package
- Watch Repair$198 per job
- Jewelry Repair$139 per job
- Shoe Repair$58 per pair
Events & Creative 19 services
- Photographer$383 per session
- Wedding Photographer$3,570 per wedding
- Videographer$2,640 per event
- Wedding Planner$2,730 per wedding
- DJ$1,055 per event
- Catering$53 per person
- Florist$3,610 per wedding
- Wedding Venue$13,730 per wedding
- Event Bartender$55 per hour
- Custom Baker$106 per cake
- Wedding Cake$590 per cake
- Party Rental$528 per event
- Bounce House Rental$264 per day
- Corporate Videographer$1,850 per day
- Voice-Over Artist$660 per project
- Magician$495 per event
- Wedding Officiant$347 per ceremony
- Event Planner$1,950 per event
- Headshot Photographer$319 per session
Family & Education 9 services
Business & Tech 18 services
- Web Designer$3,125 per project
- Graphic Designer$576 per project
- SEO Agency$1,965 per month
- Marketing Agency$5,240 per month
- IT Support$161 per hour
- Computer Repair$179 per job
- Phone Repair$165 per repair
- Cybersecurity Consultant$149 per hour
- Virtual Assistant$33 per hour
- Copywriter$85 per hour
- Translator$0.17 per word
- Payroll Service$132 per month
- Background Check$79 per check
- Home Internet Install$131 per install
- Data Recovery$792 per drive
- Printer Repair$166 per job
- SEO Consultant$197 per hour
- Social Media Manager$1,310 per month
Real Estate & Moving 12 services
- Real Estate Agent Commission5.7% of the sale price
- Property Manager10% of the monthly rent
- Home Appraiser$678 per appraisal
- Mortgage Broker1.5% of the loan amount
- Home Stager$2,310 per project
- Moving Company$1,470 per local move (studio to 3 bedrooms)
- Storage Unit$145 per month
- Packing Service$86 per hour
- Title / Escrow Fees$1,900 per closing (title insurance and settlement fees)
- Closing Attorney$1,320 per closing
- Home Warranty$990 per year
- Land Surveyor$903 per survey (residential boundary)
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